“Max?” Ileana’s voice halted him just as he was about to walk away.
He turned, his expression unreadable as he looked at her.
Hope flickered in Ileana’s eyes, “Yes, Max. I didn’t get a chance to say hello at the party–I was a bit overwhelmed. This is our first time meeting. I’m your sister. Ileana.” She offered her hand, the gesture timid but sincere.
Max made no move to take it. Her hand hovered awkwardly in the air before she withdrew it, embarrassed.
“Let’s drop the whole ‘brother and sister‘ act, shall we?” Max’s tone was cold, almost mocking. “The Tate family isn’t exactly famous for family values.” His words were blunt, cutting straight through any pretense. Ileana froze, then slowly lowered her hand.
“Is that just your view, or is only one person in this house allowed to call you ‘brother‘?”
He met her gaze, his eyes full of disdain. “Who knows?” Max’s mouth curled into a smirk. “Maybe none of you.”
“Is that why you all sabotaged the reunion party tonight? Was it for Alessia’s sake, to make a point?” Ileana’s voice trembled as she finally let her frustration spill out.
“Was it my fault I was taken away as a baby? All I ever wanted was to find
my real parents–how is that wrong? She got seventeen years of the life that was supposed to be mine. Now I’m just taking back what belongs to me! I’m your family, not her!”
his eyes. “You took the Tate name easily enough, didn’t you? Left behind the people who raised you for seventeen years just to come here and play the part of the perfect daughter.
chilling, every word curling around her like
family’s ‘princess, you’d better behave. Don’t
wanted
plenty of rooms in this
handkerchief, and wiped his fingers before tossing the cloth at her feet with open
1/2
16.43
Chapter 80
back?” Ileana snapped, abandoning
yot is none
have a hundred ways to get you out of this house. Got it? If you understand,
the stairs, York’s gaze met Ileana’s, sharp and unfriendly. The next second, Rex lunged at her, making her gasp
and the dog obediently followed, not forgetting to bare his teeth at
hung loose, her face clouded with anger, knuckles white as she gripped the railing. She looked like a ghost, clawing her way back
housekeeper, hurried up the stairs and paused when she saw
“Miss…”
Read A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power Chapter 80
Novel A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power has been updated Chapter 80 with many climactic developments What makes this series so special is the names of the characters ^^. If you are a fan of the author Novelxo, you will love reading it! I'm sure you won't be disappointed when you read. Let's read the novel A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power Chapter 80 now HERE.
Reading Novel A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power Chapter 80
Chapter 80 novel A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power